Athens Rising 1 & 2 are both streaming free today!
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"Captures the hope, the drive, the power, and the love of this fault-line riven, beautiful, and flawed city."
– Brent Temple
Athens Rising 2: Transmittance
In his second Athens Rising documentary, local filmmaker James Preston looks at the creative class in Athens,GA through the lens of our unique organizations & institutions, the artists they inspire, the community we build, and our collective potential.
Subjects include ATHICA, Avid Bookshops, Canopy Studio, The Lyndon House, Nuci’s Space, The Wild Rumpus, Chef Peter Dale (Condor Chocolate, Maepole, The National, Seabear), and the work of Mokah & Knowa Johnson (AADM, Athens in Harmony, Athens Hip Hop Awards).
Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes
Rating Equivalent: PG
"The best documentary about art in Athens since 'Inside/Out'"
– Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald
Athens Rising: The Sicyon Project
Featuring dozens of performances from the living rooms, backyards, and unconventional venues throughout Athens, GA, the first Athens Rising film takes a deep look at music, dance, food, stand-up comedy, strange theater, visual art, and the origins of AthFest.
CHAPTERS
Overture – The Pity Party – Joel Hatstat – Jesse Mangum – Peepa Show – Volumes Hip Hop – Krakin Jokes – Broderick Flanigan – AthFest Origins – Heirloom Cafe – Small Box Series – Celest Divine
This film contains adult language that may not be appropriate for all viewers.
Runtime: Approximately 114 minutes
Rating Equivalent: R (Language)
"The best documentary about art in Athens since 'Inside/Out'"
– Andrew Shearer, Athens Banner-Herald
Athens Rising: The Sicyon Project
Featuring dozens of performances from the living rooms, backyards, and unconventional venues throughout Athens, GA, the first Athens Rising film takes a deep look at music, dance, food, stand-up comedy, strange theater, visual art, and the origins of AthFest.
CHAPTERS
Overture – The Pity Party – Joel Hatstat – Jesse Mangum – Peepa Show – Volumes Hip Hop – Krakin Jokes – Broderick Flanigan – AthFest Origins – Heirloom Cafe – Small Box Series – Celest Divine
This film contains adult language that may not be appropriate for all viewers.
Runtime: Approximately 114 minutes
Rating Equivalent: R (Language)
"Captures the hope, the drive, the power, and the love of this fault-line riven, beautiful, and flawed city."
– Brent Temple
Athens Rising 2: Transmittance
In his second Athens Rising documentary, local filmmaker James Preston looks at the creative class in Athens,GA through the lens of our unique organizations & institutions, the artists they inspire, the community we build, and our collective potential.
Subjects include ATHICA, Avid Bookshops, Canopy Studio, The Lyndon House, Nuci’s Space, The Wild Rumpus, Chef Peter Dale (Condor Chocolate, Maepole, The National, Seabear), and the work of Mokah & Knowa Johnson (AADM, Athens in Harmony, Athens Hip Hop Awards).
Runtime: Approximately 100 minutes
Rating Equivalent: PG